2CR5 Battery

[Randy]

Okay, guys here's a question. We have a couple cameras that use the 2CR5 Lithium Battery. I have heard that the rechargeable ones will not work with our cameras, has anyone else heard this or can you debunk the rumor?

[nikonbob]

Randy

The only thing I have read on the net says that the rechargeable ones do not last as long as the non rechargeable ones. No personal experience though.

Bob

[Doug T.]

Randy,
I can't imagine why they wouldn't work if the voltage is the same, and the contacts are as well.
I've never seen rechargeable 2CR5's, but I use rechargeables in my cameras whenever possible. They last a long, long time

Doug

[herron]

Randy -

I'm with Doug. I don't ever recall seeing that size rechargeable battery (never had the need to look), but I use rechargeable lithium batteries all the time. Just make sure the voltage is the same. The voltage is usually more accurate throughout the life of the battery, too.

[Randy]

We have the Chinon Genesis III and Minolta Maxxum 7000 that both use that battery. There are a couple different recharge/chargers on evilbay. The one says it doesn't work on some cameras, that's why I'm asking.

[SidW]

Randy, the evilbay seller may just have been covering himself in case of failure.

[SidW]

Randy, it also occurs to me that some cameras may need more power than others, so that the battery has to deliver enough current as well as maintain voltage.

[Randy]

Yes, I decided against buying the charger and just bought a couple more batteries. This neuropathy has been hard on me not being able to walk without help, and we just went out this weekend to shoot some fall colors. It's hard to use a cane and shoot photos at the same time, but it was nice getting out of the house for once. My Sony Alpha 100 got a good workout for sure.

[SidW]

Fine Randy. Do it more often.

If there's a convenient tree or post I lean against it, but more often than not they're in the wrong place. I'm rarely out alone so there's usually somebody to stand behind me and steady my shoulders. I use telescopic hiking poles that have to be put aside to take a picture, and at times I've let them dangle from the wrists swaying like pendulums. Madness because both of them function as monopods, but by the time I've unscrewed the grip, screwed on the camera, taken the the picture, unscrewed the camera ... I've toppled over.

[daveh]

I've not tried rechargeable 2CR5 batteries. The Pentax *1st DS uses two CRV3 or four AA size batteries. The CRV3 is rated 3volt. AA alkaline are 1.5v, while the NiMH AA rechargeable batteries are 1.2v and soon 'run down' in the camera. Li-ion operate at 3.7v.

I presume voltages can be modified by clever electronics. I shall be interested to find how you get on if you do go down that line. They don't like making it easy - some truth and much mumbo jumbo always is there to confuse the layman.

[mickeyobe]

Randy.

This is my solution to not being as mobile as I once was.

www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=52925&cat=2,40725,45454&ap=2
The shorter stick is no longer available.
I do not use the ball grip. I have not yet tried the snow basket. If someone should require two sticks/canes the ball head might prove useful on the walk only stick.
I put my hand through the strap which ensures that I do not drop the stick and yet allows it to hang from my wrist if I don't need the monopod.
Attached to the strap is is small compass which I do use as I have no sense of direction. The thermometer is Farenheit.


Here it is extended to 56" which is good for me when walking.


Here I am using it as a walking stick at 41" with its strap around my wrist. The textured, non slip rubbery grip is very comfortable even in cold weather.
The camera strap is always around my neck as a backup but the quick release is very secure.



I have attached, in place of the ball a tilt only head and a quick release is attached to the head.
The tilt head adjustment knob may be used on either the left or right side. I prefer left.
I have used both the rubber tip (indoors) and the spike tip (outdoors).

Mickey

[Randy]

That's nice Mickey. I'm afraid my problem is too severe to use it. When I fall, I can't get back up without a tow truck.

[Just Plain Curt]

I hear you Randy. Last year when I broke my knee I'd been jumping from boulder to boulder down a river embankment the day before, then my knee broke as I jumped 18 inches down from a piece of equipment at work. No towtruck though, dragged my butt back up and worked for two more shifts before I was told to go home as the xray said the knee was broken. No brain no pain, LOL.

[SidW]

That's a neat solution, Mickey. You don't have to unscrew the grip like I do. But Im not sure I'd like to walk far with the camera on. Apart from balance, it looks as though the camera would get a thump every time the pole hits the ground.

[daveh]

Do any of you remember the Monty Python sketch "The Long John Silver impersonators Vs Bournemouth Gynaecologists football match"?

My only experience of struggling with crutches was about twenty years ago when I had a ruptured Achilles tendon. The most awkward thing was trying to carry a cup of tea. Fortunately after a week the plaster was changed to one that was weight bearing so I could hobble fairly well. I once tried a Nordic walking pole while in the Lake District (English Lakes that is). I never really used it: it got in the way of the camcorder too much and stayed attached to my backpack after the initial trial. I didn't take it with me again.